Praia de Acaú, Sandy beach in Pitimbu, Brazil.
Praia de Acaú is a sandy beach along the coast of Paraíba state that stretches for several kilometers with a wide, golden shoreline. Natural tidal pools form when the tide goes out, creating shallow areas along the sand.
The settlement of Pitimbu takes its name from the Tupi indigenous language, meaning 'water spring of smoke' or a place where water and steam meet. This name reflects the region's deep connection to water and natural features.
Fishermen work the waters daily using methods passed down through generations, and their catch reaches beachfront restaurants that serve regional seafood dishes. This rhythm of fishing and eating fresh catch is woven into how people live here.
The beach is open throughout the year and offers the most pleasant conditions from September through December when temperatures are warm and rain is less frequent. The best time to explore the tidal pools is during low tide.
Low tide reveals small protected pools with clear water where visitors can observe tiny marine creatures and fish in their natural setting. These shallow basins are what make this stretch of sand distinctive.
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